Car statistics
How many Suzuki Grand Vitaras are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 18,206 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 15,546 Suzuki Grand Vitaras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 11,033 declared off the road (SORN). That is 72.8% fewer than the peak of 57,189 in 2010.
Numbers peaked in 2010 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,671 |
| 1999 | 4,464 |
| 2000 | 8,100 |
| 2001 | 15,059 |
| 2002 | 22,007 |
| 2003 | 29,070 |
| 2004 | 36,961 |
| 2005 | 43,302 |
| 2006 | 48,391 |
| 2007 | 53,254 |
| 2008 | 55,158 |
| 2009 | 56,408 |
| 2010 | 57,189 |
| 2011 | 56,775 |
| 2012 | 56,083 |
| 2013 | 55,270 |
| 2014 | 52,974 |
| 2015 | 50,275 |
| 2016 | 47,050 |
| 2017 | 42,861 |
| 2018 | 38,774 |
| 2019 | 34,590 |
| 2020 | 31,289 |
| 2021 | 28,299 |
| 2022 | 25,170 |
| 2023 | 22,117 |
| 2024 | 18,989 |
| 2025 | 16,228 |
| 2026 | 15,546 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Suzuki Grand Vitara Attitude has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Grand Vitara Attitude | 273 | 50 |
In 2025, 62.3% of Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Suzuki Grand Vitaras tested pass 60.7% of the time, so the Suzuki Grand Vitara does better than average for its age, by 1.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 62.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Suzuki Grand Vitara | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 71.0% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 60.3% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 59.0% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT, appearing on 45.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.7% of Suzuki Grand Vitara tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.9% |
| Suspension | 36.5% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.8% |
| Brakes | 25.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.9% |
| Visibility | 15.6% |
| Tyres | 9.6% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 17.1% of 6,859 failed tests. 67.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.1% |
| Component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension | 10.6% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 10.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 9.5% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.3% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.1% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 6.5% |
| Exhaust system: major leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 5.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 5.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 17.3% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 14.6% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.9% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 8.7% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 7.3% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.8% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 5.7% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 5.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
13 years of the Suzuki Grand Vitara, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2014 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (81.2% passed first time) and the 2006 cars worst (55.4%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | – | 2,100 | 59.6% |
| 2003 | – | 2,601 | 59.7% |
| 2004 | – | 3,190 | 59.7% |
| 2005 | – | 3,115 | 58.3% |
| 2006 | – | 2,368 | 55.4% |
| 2007 | – | 2,584 | 59.6% |
| 2008 | – | 2,174 | 58.6% |
| 2009 | – | 1,817 | 63.5% |
| 2010 | – | 1,699 | 64.7% |
| 2011 | – | 1,425 | 65.5% |
| 2012 | – | 1,104 | 68.0% |
| 2013 | – | 1,136 | 76.3% |
| 2014 | 540 | 510 | 81.2% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Suzuki Grand Vitara covers 4,555 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 5,214 |
| 15–19 years | 4,696 |
| 20+ years | 3,860 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Suzuki Grand Vitaras for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 8,306 in 2004. In 2025, 0 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 7,133 |
| ’02 | 7,202 |
| ’03 | 7,823 |
| ’04 | 8,306 |
| ’05 | 6,895 |
| ’06 | 6,219 |
| ’07 | 5,478 |
| ’08 | 3,623 |
| ’09 | 2,783 |
| ’10 | 2,243 |
| ’11 | 1,728 |
| ’12 | 1,274 |
| ’13 | 1,244 |
| ’14 | 537 |
| ’15 | 54 |
| ’16 | 6 |
| ’17 | 3 |
| ’18 | 3 |
| ’19 | 3 |
| ’20 | 3 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 3 |
| ’23 | 3 |
| ’24 | 3 |
| ’25 | 0 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 17,029 Suzuki Grand Vitaras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 36.3% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 25.6% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 39.5% in 2014 to 25.6%. Petrols made up 67.9% of those licensed in 2014 and 74.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 6,177 licensed | 36.3% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 4,358 licensed | 25.6% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 3,009 licensed | 17.7% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 2,935 licensed | 17.2% |
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 375 licensed | 2.2% |
| Other sizes 175 licensed | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 6,173 | 36.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 3,026 | 17.8% |
| 1,801–1,900cc | Diesel | 3,008 | 17.7% |
| 2,301–2,400cc | Petrol | 2,930 | 17.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 1,315 | 7.7% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 372 | 2.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,801–1,900cc | 2,301–2,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 31.7% | 39.5% | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 32.0% | 38.7% | 15.9% | 7.4% |
| 2016 | 32.3% | 38.0% | 16.4% | 7.8% |
| 2017 | 32.6% | 36.7% | 17.2% | 8.4% |
| 2018 | 33.0% | 35.4% | 17.7% | 9.2% |
| 2019 | 33.2% | 33.9% | 18.3% | 10.0% |
| 2020 | 33.6% | 32.6% | 18.7% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | 34.2% | 30.9% | 19.0% | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 34.5% | 29.8% | 18.9% | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 35.1% | 28.3% | 18.7% | 14.1% |
| 2024 | 35.8% | 26.9% | 18.3% | 15.7% |
| 2025 | 36.3% | 25.6% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 67.9% | 31.9% |
| 2015 | 67.8% | 32.0% |
| 2016 | 67.7% | 32.1% |
| 2017 | 67.7% | 32.1% |
| 2018 | 68.1% | 31.7% |
| 2019 | 68.5% | 31.3% |
| 2020 | 69.0% | 30.8% |
| 2021 | 69.8% | 30.0% |
| 2022 | 70.8% | 29.0% |
| 2023 | 71.7% | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 73.1% | 26.6% |
| 2025 | 74.4% | 25.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Suzuki Grand Vitara from 2000, when the data begins, to 2015. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2015), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 23.5 to 42.8 mpg, with CO2 of 174 to 285 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 30.7–35.3 | 189–220 | 2001–2015 | Euro 3 to Euro 5 | 19 |
| 2.0 petrol | 28.8–32.1 | 208–250 | 2000–2009 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 29 |
| 2.4 petrol | 29.1–32.1 | 201–225 | 2009–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 24 |
| 2.5 petrol | 24.6–27.7 | 245–278 | 2000–2005 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 8 |
| 2.7 petrol | 23.5–26.2 | 260–285 | 2001–2005 | Euro 3 | 4 |
| 3.2 petrol | 26.7 | 245 | 2009 | Euro 4 | 1 |
| 1.9 diesel | 36.7–41.5 | 174–205 | 2006–2015 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 15 |
| 2.0 diesel | 32.8–42.8 | 190–244 | 2000–2005 | Euro 2 to Euro 3 | 10 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the Suzuki Grand Vitara since 1992, the first in 2006. The most recent was launched on 14 March 2020.
All 11 Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki Grand Vitara. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 15,546 | −14.8% | 11,033 | 281 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Swift | 155,395 | +4.6% | 7,758 | 53 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Vitara | 81,459 | +3.5% | 5,564 | 110 | Petrol |
| Suzuki SX4 | 48,744 | −3.5% | 1,593 | 153 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Alto | 41,454 | −6.0% | 3,562 | 168 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 26,579 Grand Vitara records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 18,206 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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